HomeMy WebLinkAbout085-26 (ResoRatifyingBurnBanDeclaration(04162026)) RESOLUTION
RATIFYING DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY BAN ON OPEN-AIR BURNING
WHEREAS,because of extreme atmospheric and drought conditions,the threat of wildfires due to minimum
relative humidity, winds, and extremely low fuel moisture is increased, thereby facilitating the possibility of
multiple and possibly large incidents that could threaten lives and property within Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, following the identification of the above-stated circumstances, the Frederick County Fire
Marshal, in coordination with the County Administrator, implemented emergency measures and declared an
emergency ban on open-air burning effective Thursday,April 16, 2026.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors,pursuant to
Chapter 45, Article II, Section 45-10E of the Code of Frederick County, ratifies the declaration of the
emergency ban on open-air burning issued on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of April 2026.
John F. Jewell, Chairman Aye Michael D. Guevremont Aye
Albert L. Orndorff Aye Robert T. Liero Aye
Jason C. Aikens Aye Gary R. Oates Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Michael L.7e7l
Clerk, Boars
County of Frederick, Virginia
No. 085-26
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S.Mark Showers
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal
Life Safety Division
MEMORANDUM
1080 Coverstone Drive
Winchester,VA 22602
TO: Mike Bollhoefer, County Administrator
Steven Majchrzak, Fire Chief
FROM: S. Mark Showers, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal, Life Safety Division
SUBJECT: Open Air Burn Ban
DATE: April 16, 2026
Due to extreme atmospheric and drought conditions, the threat for wildfires due to
minimum relative humidity, winds, and extremely low fuel moisture. This is setting up for
the possibility of multiple and possibly large incidents that could threaten lives and
property within Frederick County.
Due to the above stated circumstances, the Frederick County Fire Marshal is
recommending to the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors pursuant to
Chapter 45, Article II, Section 45-10E of the Code of Frederick County, Virginia,
implemented emergency measures and declared an emergency ban on open air burning
effective Thursday, April 16, 2026. We are writing this memo for you to present to the
Board of Supervisors so that it can be ratified at their next meeting pursuant to the
above code.
The need for the Burn Ban shall be evaluated daily and lifted when the conditions
improve.
Life Safety (540)665-6350 sshowers(afcva.us Fax(540)678-4739